First Capital, Inc. reported strong annual and quarterly earnings growth, driven by increased net interest income and improved yields on interest-earning assets. The company also saw growth in non-interest income, although non-interest expenses rose due to compensation and operational costs.
Annual net income increased to $16.4 million ($4.89 per diluted share) in 2025 from $11.9 million ($3.57 per diluted share) in 2024.
positiveQuarterly net income rose to $4.9 million ($1.46 per diluted share) in Q4 2025 from $3.3 million ($0.97 per diluted share) in Q4 2024.
positiveTax-equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.61% for the full year 2025 and 3.79% for Q4 2025, up from 3.20% and 3.33% respectively in the prior year periods.
positiveTotal assets grew to $1.27 billion at December 31, 2025, from $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024.
positiveNon-interest expenses increased by $1.7 million year-over-year for the full year 2025, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits, and occupancy costs.
attentionIncome tax expense increased by $1.3 million for the full year 2025, resulting in a higher effective tax rate of 17.7% compared to 15.6% in 2024.
attentionNet charge-offs increased to $103,000 in Q4 2025 from $24,000 in Q4 2024.
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Net interest income after provision for credit losses increased $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
The provision for credit losses decreased from $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Noninterest income increased $809,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to the Company recognizing a $149,000 gain on equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a $374,000 loss on equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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